Police officer fired

By Kurtis Alexander Published 8:32 pm PST, Thursday, November 29, 2018 A high-speed chase in Oakland has led to the firing of one police officer. A high-speed chase in Oakland has led to the firing of one police officer. Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Buy photo Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 A high-speed chase in Oakland has led to the firing of one police officer. A high-speed chase in Oakland has led to the firing of one police officer. Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Buy photo Oakland police officer fired, others suspended after high-speed chase 1 / 1 Back to Gallery An Oakland police officer has been fired and several have been … [Read more...] about Oakland police officer fired, others suspended after high-speed chase

When British police first encountered Julian Cole after he was thrown out of a nightclub on the night of May 5, 2013, he was just enjoying a night out with his friends. It's still unclear what happened in the next few minutes, but by the time he arrived at a nearby police precinct he was unconscious. Ultimately, Cole would suffer paralysis and permanent brain damage, and three officers would lose their jobs. The officers lied about Cole's condition in statements and interviews, a Bedfordshire police panel found, resulting in their dismissals in October -- more than five years after the incident. While the panel's ruling brings some measure of relief for Cole's family, they say they still haven't received answers to their most pressing questions: how was their son paralyzed, who is responsible and how will they be held accountable? "We are happy some of the lies have been exposed but our focus has always been to find out who injured Julian and to bring them to justice," the Cole family … [Read more...] about U.K. police officers fired over 2013 arrest that left man paralyzed

Charles E. Ramirez The Detroit News Published 2:44 PM EDT Sep 24, 2018 Detroit — The rookie Detroit cop suspended for a social media post over the weekend has been fired from his position, Police Chief James Craig said Monday. "He was terminated," Craig said in a news conference at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters downtown, joined by members of the police department's command staff. "This is his last day on our payroll. Tomorrow, he will no longer be a Detroit police officer. He is clear on that." The chief's remarks came about a day after he said he suspended the officer, Sean Bostwick, 27, for allegedly posting a Snapchat photo of himself in uniform on Saturday with the caption "another night to Rangle (sic) up these zoo animals." It also came hours after Bostwick, met with the chief to discuss the situation. Craig said he and Bostwick, met in the chief's office at about 10:30 a.m. Monday. Bostwick, was accompanied by a union … [Read more...] about Detroit police officer fired over social media post

Two off-duty Newark police officers and the wife of one of the officers were shot at Sunday afternoon while driving to the airport, officials said. The three were heading to the Newark Airport entrance at Routes 1 and 9 south when the vehicle they were in was struck by gunfire, said Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose. The suspects were in a vehicle that also tried to force the officers off the road, Ambrose said. The wife of one of the officers suffered a minor injury. Top Tri-State News Photos Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images, File One of the four suspects was arrested. Charges are pending. Anyone with information is asked to call the department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New YorkTwitter, Instagram, Facebook … [Read more...] about Off-Duty Police Officers Fired at in Car: Officials

By Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk NEW ORLEANS — Two off-duty New Orleans police officers were fired after accusations they severely beat a Hispanic man outside a bar earlier this week and allegedly called him a “fake American,” the Times-Picayune reported. >> Read more trending news John Galmon, 26, and Spencer Sutton, 24, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor charges of simple battery. New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Michael Harrison said Thursday that his department’s investigation “could very well lead to further charges,” the Times-Picayune reported.The former police officers are accused of beating Jorge Gomez, 39, who said he was born in the United States but was raised in Honduras.Gomez told The New Orleans Advocate that neither of the off-duty police officers identified themselves when he was allegedly confronted by them at the Mid-City Yacht Club. … [Read more...] about 2 New Orleans police officers fired after allegedly beating man they called ‘Fake American’